Milford Conservation Volunteers

Conservation Task
2023-06-22 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | Mervyn’s Bench
This has been rescheduled form 29th June

To get to Mervyns Bench you can enter from Milford Bridge, go pastBarnes Bridge and walking away from the village the area is on the firstsharp bend. We will meet at 9.30am and usually finish around midday to1pm. You can leave earlier. Don’t forget to bring strong gloves, somecutters and water.

Small area of revetmentSmall length of ditch clearanceSome ivy bandingA couple of bags of gravel on the pathPossible covering the boardwalk near the pond with planksHimalayan Balsam pulling (a little further upstream)As you can probably be this covers some light tasks and some heavier tasks.

Details of this event are sent to everyone on the volunteer task list. If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are planned with the parish council, and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. Depending on the season and weather bring along sunscreen and insect repellent and if you need it, and bring your own water/refreshments.

Butterfly Walk
2023-06-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Studland Common
Meeting Point: Gate 13 Pless Road, opposite Westminster Road

Leader: Helen Duckett

Tani is responsible for the butterfly transect at Studland Common that feeds into the Butterfly Conservation records. She will be recording butterflies along the way so if the conditions are not right, it will be postponed until the following day at 10am

New members are especially welcome.

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Butterfly Walk Standby Date
2023-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Studland Common
Note this is a provisional date which will only be used if the walk on 29th June does not go ahead due to adverse weather conditions

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Botanical Nature Walk
2023-07-07 09:00 - 11:00
Keyhaven

A second, leisurely botanical nature walk led by ecologist Lisa Malter where we will be identifying the many plants along the shore from Keyhaven observatory up the coastal path. There are many sea species including a rare samphire.

Meeting place: Outside Keyhaven Observatory

This event is open to anyone , although if you enjoy it you may want to think of becoming a member.

New members are especially welcome.

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Nature Walk
2023-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Hordle Cliff
Meeting Point: Hordle Cliff car park by kiosk

Leader: David Horne

David is Chairman of MCV committee and has a great deal of knowledge on many aspects of the environment.

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

New members are especially welcome.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2023-09-25 10:00 - 12:00
Keyhaven Coastal Path

Meeting Point: Keyhaven Bird Observatory

Leader: David Horne

David is Chairman of MCV committee and has a great deal of knowledge on many aspects of the environment.

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2023-11-06 10:00 - 12:00
Downton Lakes

Meet at the gate in Shorefield Road (turn left at the end of Blackbush Road) where there is limited parking.

Leader: David Horne

This event is open to anyone, and if you enjoy it you may want to think of becoming a member.

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Nature Walk
2023-11-24 10:00 - 12:00
Sturt Pond Bird Hide to The Pans Observatory

Meeting Point: Sturt Pond Bird Hide

Leader: Keith Metcalf

Wrap up warm and bring your binoculars as you walk along the seawall from Milford to Keyhaven to see what birds are visiting.

This is event is for members and their guests only unless agreed with organiser.

New members are especially welcome.

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Nature Walk
2023-12-28 10:00 - 12:00
Lower Pleasure Grounds

Meeting place: Old Bridge, opposite Lucerne Road

Leader: David Horne

This event is open to anyone, and if you enjoy it you may want to think of becoming a member.

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Nature Walk
2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00
Keyhaven Coastal Path

Meeting Point: Keyhaven Bird Observatory

Leader: Andy and Julie Hallows

We plan to walk up the coastal path past fishtail lagoon and back down the ancient highway. After the recent rain, wellies or waterproof footwear is recommended.

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk date.

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Nature Walk
2024-03-24 10:00 - 12:00
Downton Lakes

Meet at the gate in Shorefield Road (turn left at the end of Blackbush Road) where there is limited parking.

Leader: David Horne

This event is open to anyone, and if you enjoy it you may want to think of becoming a member.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk date.

Either fill in the form below so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2024-04-29 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting Point: All Saints Church Car Park

Leader: Wendy Thomas and Mary Wheatley

Wendy and Mary have been surveying and monitoring wildflowers around the parish for a number of years. The meeting point will be determined by what’s flowering at the time.

Open to everyone, new members are especially welcome.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting Point: Sturt Pond Bird Hide

Leader: Keith Metcalf

The walk will be from the Hide to the Keyhaven Observatory along the coast taking in:

north end of Sturt Pond LNR

the first part of the Spit along The Cut to second bridge (i.e. bridge to bridge)

along Saltgrass Lane viewing the farmland (north) and Mount Lake (south)

along the sea wall above Saltgrass Marsh and overlooking Keyhaven River area

to Keyhaven Harbour, finishing at

the bird Observatory.

He will then do a return trip along the same route in reverse and hope to complete the walk back to Sturt Pond by about noon or soon after.

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

New members are especially welcome.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2024-07-17 10:30 - 12:30
Butterflies on Studland Common

Meeting Point: Gate 12 Pless Road, opposite Westminster Road

Leader: Tani Read

Tani is responsible for the butterfly transect at Studland Common that feeds into the Butterfly Conservation records. She will be recording butterflies along the way so if the weather conditions are not right, it will be postponed.

Every one welcome especially new members.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2024-08-28 10:00 - 12:30
Meeting Point: Hordle Cliff car park by kiosk

Leader: David Horne

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

Open to anyone, new members are especially welcome.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2024-09-25 10:00 - 12:00
Cancelled due to bad weather

Hordle Cliff

Meeting Point: Hordle Cliff car park by Kiosk

Leader: Gill Watson

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2024-10-22 10:00 - 12:00
Keyhaven Coastal Path

Meeting Point: Keyhaven Bird Observatory

Leader: David Horne

The plan is to walk up the coastal path past fishtail lagoon and back down the ancient highway.

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up! Please wear appropriate footwear for current weather conditions.

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk date.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2024-11-28 10:00 - 12:00
Sturt Pond Bird Hide to The Pans Observatory

Meeting Point: Sturt Pond Bird Hide

Leader: Keith Metcalf

Wrap up warm and bring your binoculars as you walk along the seawall from Milford to Keyhaven to see what birds are visiting.

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk date.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2025-01-22 10:00 - 12:00
Birds at Normandy Marsh

Meeting Point: Maiden Lane, Lymington or the Bridge Car Park by 9:40 for car sharing.

Leader: Julie Hallows

January can be quite cold and windy, but Normandy lagoon is a bit sheltered within the salterns.

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk date.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

Please complete form if you need a lift or can help with car sharing.

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Nature Walk
2025-02-18 10:00 - 12:00
Studland Common

Meeting Point: Gate 12 Pless Road, opposite Westminster Road

Leader: David Horne

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:00
Note: Change of Venue

Birds at Normandy Marsh

Meeting Point: Maiden Lane, Lymington at 10:00 or the Bridge Car Park by 9:40 for car sharing.

Leader: Gill Watson

Don’t forget your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up!

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2025-04-23 10:00 - 12:00
Lower Pleasure Grounds

Meeting place: Old Bridge, opposite Lucerne Road

Leader: David Horne

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Visit to Brownsea Island
2025-05-12 10:30 - 16:00
Leader: Gill Watson

We will take the ferry over to Brownsea Island at 10.45, returning to Poole on the 15.00 ferry giving us about 4 hours on the island

We have reserved 25 places which will allocated on a first come first served basis. After which you will be put on a waiting list and contacted first if we repeat the event.

The ferry will cost £14.50 per person. If you are a National Trust member, then entry onto the island is free, but non members will pay £11 each in addition to the ferry fare.

There are 2 options for travel: – the 0854 train from New Milton to Poole with a 15 minute walk from the station to Poole Quay – make your own way to Poole and meet the group at Poole Quay at 1030

I do hope many of you will be able to join us on this trip, going a little further afield to enjoy the birdlife, wildlife and flora of this unique place

If you would like to reserve a place, please complete the form on this page, stating the following in the comments box:

Number of places:Names :Special access requirements: Y/NMobile number:Train or own transport?Are you a National Trust Member? Y/N

More details of the day will be sent to those registered nearer the time.

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Nature Walk
2025-05-20 10:00 - 12:00
Keyhaven Sea Wall

Meeting Point: Keyhaven Observatory

Leaders: David Horne

Unfortunately Wendy Thomas is unable to lead a wild flower walk and we wish her well.

Wendy and Mary have been surveying and monitoring wildflowers around the parish for a number of years. The meeting point will be determined by what’s flowering at the time.

Open to everyone, new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2025-06-19 10:00 - 12:00
Coastal Path Hordle Cliff

Meeting Point: Hordle Cliff Car Park

Leader: David Horne

We plan to walk along the cliff top towards Barton.

Don’t forget water and your binoculars if you have them, as you never know what might turn up! Please wear appropriate footwear for current weather conditions.

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk date.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2025-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
Butterflies on Studland Common

Meeting Point: Gate 12 Pless Road, opposite Westminster Road

Leaders: Tani Read & Helen Duckett

This will be a walk to look at the butterflies across Studland Common which is always a very popular walk for members

The very dry summer has meant that the peak variety and numbers of butterflies has passed, but we are still hopeful of good sightings if the weather stays fine

In the event of rain, the walk will be cancelled as the butterflies will be unlikely to make an appearance, so fingers crossed for sunshine!!

Tani and Helen regularly walk this butterfly transect at Studland Common for Butterfly Conservation records. If the weather conditions are not right for butterflies, this walk may be postponed so please check you emails on Wednesday morning, we will send out an email if plans change

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Conservation Task
2025-08-12 10:00 - 13:00
Organiser: Adrian Palmer

Meeting Point: Churchyard Entrance See map below

Task: Clearing entrance to meadow and laying paving

As we head into the end of the summer and autumn we will have more sessions in the Community Meadow and this month, we will be focussing on improving accessibility at the entrance from the church yard (blue arrow on map) and from Dacres Walk/Knowland Drive (red arrow). This will involve at the church yard entrance, cutting back overhanging shrubs/tree branches and removal of posts that inhibit access by pushchairs and wheelchairs. At the Dacres Walk entrance, the plan is to level off the short length of rough ground from the footpath to the gate and lay 6 or 8 paving slabs.

The weather forecast for Tuesday is for warm sunshine, so please bring fluids and protection from the sun as well as suitable gloves and footwear.

Every effort will be made to keep to this date, but changes can occur due to weather, logistics, to suit other involved parties or to avoid conflicting events. Generally an email will be sent to volunteers a week in advance with location and details of the task. It is possible that additional sessions will be added , including at weekends if there is time critical, or backlog of tasks to complete.

If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are generally planned with the parish council, and wherever possible have a conservation theme. Most tasks are conservation management or maintenance and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths. Occasionally we do get opportunities to enhance or even create habitat for flora and fauna.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. Bring waterproofs, sunscreen and insect repellent as appropriate and bring your own water/refreshments.

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Nature Walk
2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting Point: Keyhaven Observatory

Leader: Gill Watson

Walk along the sea wall towards Lymington

Don’t forget your binoculars!

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Nature Walk
2025-10-21 10:00 - 12:00
Meeting Point: Downton Lakes

Leader: Gill Watson

Open to everyone, and new members are especially welcome.

Please wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather conditions. Bring water and sunscreen as required.

Note Any changes to the walk details will be published here, so check back here to confirm. We also try to send an email reminder to members shortly before the walk is due to take place.

Either fill in the form so that we know to expect you, or just turn up on the day.

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Conservation Task
2025-10-29 10:00 - 13:00
Organiser: Adrian Palmer

Meeting Point: Community Meadow

Task: To undertake tasks focussed on maintenance and the longer term management of the meadow.

The tasks will include,

Construction of a three section compost bin from timber pallets,

Planting two commemorative trees, if available. If they are not, I am hoping we will be able to dig the ground for tree pits where they are intended to be located.

Hedgerow trimming and shaping, and

Positioning logs no longer required in the MCV log store as stools under the meadow holm oaks.

We will meet as normal at around 10.00 am at the Community Meadow which can be accessed from the churchyard or the end of Knowland Drive/Dacres Walk. The weather forecast for Wednesday is for possible light showers, so the ground may be wet and possibly slippery underfoot, so appropriate footwear should be worn. Protective gloves and a drink are also recommended.

I look forward to seeing volunteers on Wednesday.

Every effort will be made to keep to this date, but changes can occur due to weather, logistics, to suit other involved parties or to avoid conflicting events. Generally an email will be sent to volunteers a week in advance with location and details of the task. It is possible that additional sessions will be added , including at weekends if there is time critical, or backlog of tasks to complete.

If you would like to join the list please fill in our contact form.

Tasks are generally planned with the parish council, and wherever possible have a conservation theme. Most tasks are conservation management or maintenance and vary from lighter clearance work e.g. footpaths, bramble, rhododendron and hazel coppice, to heavier work like drainage, revetment or footpaths. Occasionally we do get opportunities to enhance or even create habitat for flora and fauna.

Volunteers should wear gloves and sturdy footwear, safety glasses and long trousers recommended. Bring waterproofs, sunscreen and insect repellent as appropriate and bring your own water/refreshments.

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